The U.S. Census Bureau will return $1.6 billion of its $7 billion budget for the year after costs came in lower than expected. Savings stemmed from factors including 72% of households returning mailed questionnaires and an emergency fund that was never needed, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said, according to CNN. "With proficient management, the cooperation of the American public and a little bit... Continue reading U.S. Census Bureau to Return Almost 25% of Budget This Year U.S. Census Bureau to Return Almost 25% of Budget This Year originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:10:00. Filed Under: Economy , People , Taxes Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments